Mundelein, IL vs New Orleans, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Mundelein

77.1

#279 nationally

vs

New Orleans

76.2

#375 nationally

Mundelein leads in crime level (1.3 vs 9.9). Mundelein leads in median household income ($99,924 vs $51,116). New Orleans leads in walk score (58 vs 38).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Mundelein, IL New Orleans, LA
WhereAtHome Score 77.1 (#279) 76.2 (#375)
Population 31,790 364,136
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $393,636 $245,144
Median Household Income $99,924 $51,116
Average Commute 28.4 min 23.4 min
Walk Score 38 58
Crime Level 1.3 9.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.8 R+12.9
Mundelein, IL
C+
77.1 Score

Mundelein, IL

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Median Home

$393,636

Population

31,790

Crime

Very Low

Walk Score

38

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New Orleans, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Orleans, LA

Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities

Median Home

$245,144

Population

364,136

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

58

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